Government Cyber Security Showcase New South Wales

Agenda

Thu 19 Jun 2025

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8:00AM

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (45 mins)

8:45AM

PSN Opening

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM (15 mins)

9:00AM

Chair Opening

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM
Ministerial Address

Ministerial Address

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

Future-Proofing NSW Through Cybersecurity Leadership

9:20AM
Keynote

Ensuring Data Sovereignty and Integrity to Build Public Trust

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

Sam Mackay Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Customer Service

- Protecting NSW’s sensitive data through robust policies

- Best practices in managing data storage

- Addressing risks and ensuring compliance with cyber security standards

9:40AM
Industry Insights

The Trust Equation: Balancing Innovation and Security in a Connected World

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

10:00AM
Panel discussion

Zero Trust: Beyond the Buzzword – Implementing Practical Solutions in NSW

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (30 mins)

- Real-world applications of Zero Trust Architecture in public sector networks.
- Overcoming the challenges of continuous authentication and identity verification
- Exploring the role of multi-factor authentication in mitigating insider threats

10:30AM

Morning Tea

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM (40 mins)

11:10AM
Innovation

Opening Track Chair

11:10 AM - 11:20 AM (10 mins)

11:10AM
Resilience

Opening Track Chair

11:10 AM - 11:20 AM (10 mins)

11:20AM
Keynote Innovation

Prioritising Cyber Security Controls in NSW Government Services

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)

Peter Croll Chief Information Security Officer, eHealth NSW

- Prioritising tasks, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a people-centric approach, and above all, safety
- Risk mitigations using healthcare as a case study
- The most practical approach to achieving compliance and threat-based risk management applicable to the government service sector

11:20AM
Keynote Resilience

Removing the Fear of AI: Future Technologies for Cyber Defence

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)

- Exploring the role of AI in predictive threat analysis and cybersecurity automation.
- Preparing for the impact of quantum computing on encryption and public sector defences.
- Ensuring ethical use of emerging technologies while safeguarding public trust.

11:40AM
Industry Insights Innovation

AI-Driven Defense: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)

11:40AM
Industry Insights Resilience

Harmonizing Technology, Policy, and People

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)

12:00PM
Panel discussion Innovation

Fortifying Critical Infrastructure: Partnerships for Cyber Resilience

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)

- Tackling the cyber talent gap: Developing career pathways for cybersecurity professionals
- Collaborating with universities and industry to train the next generation of cyber experts and provide education that is supportive and continuous
- Promoting diversity and inclusion in the NSW public sector to build a resilient workforce.

12:00PM
Panel discussion Resilience

Addressing the Cyber Skills Shortage: Building NSW’s Next-Generation Cyber Workforce

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)

Orlando Barrun Chief Information Security Officer, Illawarra Regional Councils

- Building resilience across critical infrastructure sectors: energy, transport, and health
- The role of public-private partnerships in protecting NSW’s most vital assets
- Developing a multi-layered approach to secure public infrastructure from advanced threats

12:30PM
Industry Insights Innovation

Cultivating a Cyber Resilient Culture in the Public Sector

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)

12:30PM
Industry Insights Resilience

Quantum Threats: Preparing the Public Sector for the Next Generation of Cyber Challenges

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)

12:50PM
Interactive Innovation

Innovation in Dev Sec Ops with Services Australia

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM (20 mins)

Melissa Clemens Chief Security Officer, Service NSW

- Best practices in public sector environments

- Case studies of Dev Sec Ops

- Building an innovative approach with Services Australia

12:50PM
Interactive Resilience

Protecting Against Social Engineering: Raising Cyber Awareness in the Public Sector

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM (20 mins)

- Implementing training programs to defend against phishing and social engineering attacks
- Raising awareness within NSW government agencies to reduce human-related vulnerabilities
- Educating employees on recognising manipulation tactics in cyber attacks

1:10PM

Lunch

1:10 PM - 2:20 PM (70 mins)

2:20PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Discussions

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM (60 mins)

3:20PM
Fireside Chat

The Role of Transparency and Collaboration in NSW’s Cyber Future

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM (20 mins)

Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC National Cyber Security Coordinator, Department of Home Affairs

- Fostering open communication between the public sector, industry, and citizens
- Building a culture of transparency to enhance public trust in NSW’s digital services
- Partnering with industry to mitigate threats and strengthen defences across NSW

3:40PM
Industry Insights

Securing the Supply Chain: Managing Third-Party Cyber Risks

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (20 mins)

4:00PM
Panel discussion

Future-Proofing Digital Services: Innovation in Cybersecurity

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (30 mins)

David Griffiths Chief Information Security Officer, Northern Beaches Council

- Driving innovation in cybersecurity to safeguard NSW’s digital infrastructure
- Exploring the role of AI in NSW’s long-term cyber strategy
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure NSW remains a cybersecurity leader in Australia

4:30PM

Closing Remarks

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM (10 mins)

4:40PM

Networking Drinks

4:40 PM - 5:40 PM (60 mins)

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